[Robotgroup] EFF Party at SXSW Interactive

[Vern Graner]

Jon Lebkowsky wrote:
> We need to know today (because we're finalizing the requisite marketing
> pieces) whether The Robot Group can be part of the EFF-Austin party at SXSW
> Interactive.

Based entirely on the amount of fun we had last year, the reaction from
members when we discussed this last week, and the nice publicity we got:

http://blip.tv/file/get/Ekai-SXSW06TheRobotGroup158.mov

I say YES The Robot Group will be there! :)

> I know you wanted $$ to help fund your part of the show, but
> our sponsor only came through with half our budget, so we can't guarantee
> that you'll get money from the appearance. However we're still looking for
> more money.

As are we. :) We are trying to change the notion among folks that the
robots somehow spring forth, fully formed, from the creators minds. :)

The machines are made of parts and the parts need to be bought,
maintained and at end of life or after damage, replaced. In many cases
the robots sustain damage from being transported to and from events. The
hard reality is that we need money to support our "habit" and
performances such as this are one of the best opportunities to raise it. :)

We had planned to use the RoboSpinArt machines as a fund raiser as well
as T-Shirt/membership sales. Hopefully this can allow us to supplement
whatever monies you can find for us. :)

Vern

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